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Are Painless Pus Filled Spots On The Penis Signs Of Genital Herpes?

Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016

Question: I have fordyce spots normally on my penis and tonight I have a bruised looking spots with enflamed whiteheads, very small, and some without hair like the ones on my shaft, a bit more enflamed and kind of shiny. Is this genital herpes? I last had sex last night. It kinda itches and only feels painful if I press on it really hard. They pop very small and don't hurt after or during.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an Image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have taken note of your query.

I request you to kindly upload an Image of the affected area so that I am able to guide you better. You may upload an Image either at "Reports Section" Or else you may mail me at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of this mail as Attention:Dr.Kakkar.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Does'nt seem like genital herpes

Detailed Answer:
Thank you

I have reviewed the Images.

Does'nt look like genital herpes at all. Genital herpes usually presents as painful genital erosions

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (35 minutes later)

How could I confirm that it isn't herpes and why did it happen the day after sex? Also, how do I treat this thank u so much btw.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A negative blood test for HSV -2 would be supportive

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome back dear..

Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV 2 . You may take a blood test for IgM and IgG ELISA for HSV-2 at 4-6 weeks. If that is negative that would be supportive.

This seems like a simple bacterial infection. Does'nt look like erosions/ ulcers which are so classical of genital herpes

I suggest you to use a topical antibiotic cream/ointment e.g Mupirocin 2% cream, twice daily Or Neosporin ointment, twice daily.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee